Statistics - 2018 Playoffs

Andrew MacDonald scored one goal in 19:33 of ice time in the Flyers' 8-5 loss to the Penguins on Sunday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. MacDonald now has two goals on the season.

None

April 20, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 23:37 of ice time in the Flyers' 4-2 win over the Penguins on Friday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game.

None

April 18, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 17:51 of ice time in the Flyers' 5-0 loss to the Penguins on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game.

None

April 15, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 16:25 of ice time in the Flyers' 5-1 loss to the Penguins on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game.

None

April 13, 2018

Andrew MacDonald scored one goal in 19:15 of ice time in the Flyers' 5-1 win over the Penguins on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. MacDonald now has one goal on the season.

None

April 11, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 16:14 of ice time in the Flyers' 7-0 loss to the Penguins on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game.

None

April 7, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 20:48 of ice time in the Flyers' 5-0 win over the Rangers on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game.

None

April 5, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 19:22 of ice time in the Flyers' 4-3 win over the Hurricanes on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game.

None

April 3, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had an assist in 16:11 of ice time in the Flyers' 5-4 loss to the Islanders on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. MacDonald now has 15 assists on the season.

None

April 1, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 23:52 of ice time in the Flyers' 4-3 overtime win over the Bruins on Sunday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game.

None

March 28, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had an assist in 20:40 of ice time in the Flyers' 2-1 win over the Avalanche on Wednesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. MacDonald now has 14 assists on the season.

None

March 27, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 20:14 of ice time in the Flyers' 3-2 overtime loss to the Stars on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game.

None

March 25, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 17:52 of ice time in the Flyers' 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins on Sunday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game.

None

March 22, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had an assist in 19:59 of ice time in the Flyers' 4-3 win over the Rangers on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. MacDonald now has 12 assists on the season.

None

March 20, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 22:11 of ice time in the Flyers' 5-4 shootout loss to the Red Wings on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game.

None

March 18, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 24:45 of ice time in the Flyers' 6-3 win over the Capitals on Sunday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game.

None

March 17, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 18:54 of ice time in the Flyers' 4-2 win over the Hurricanes on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game.

None

March 15, 2018

Andrew MacDonald tallied one goal and one assist in 17:04 of ice time in the Flyers' 5-3 loss to the Blue Jackets on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. MacDonald now has six goals and 11 assists on the season.

None

March 12, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 16:48 of ice time in the Flyers' 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game.

None

March 10, 2018

Andrew MacDonald scored one goal in 17:25 of ice time in the Flyers' 2-1 win over the Jets on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. MacDonald now has five goals on the season.

None

March 8, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 20:04 of ice time in the Flyers' 3-2 loss to the Bruins on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game.

None

March 7, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had an assist in 17:19 of ice time in the Flyers' 5-2 loss to the Penguins on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. MacDonald now has 10 assists on the season.

None

March 3, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 18:50 of ice time in the Flyers' 7-6 shootout loss to the Lightning on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -3 for the game.

None

March 1, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 16:54 of ice time in the Flyers' 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game.

None

Feb. 26, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 20:54 of ice time in the Flyers' 1-0 shootout win over the Canadiens on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game.

None

Feb. 24, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 19:14 of ice time in the Flyers' 5-3 win over the Senators on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game.

None

Feb. 22, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 19:04 of ice time in the Flyers' 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game.

None

Feb. 20, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 21:11 of ice time in the Flyers' 3-2 overtime win over the Canadiens on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game.

None

Feb. 18, 2018

Andrew MacDonald scored one goal in 20:03 of ice time in the Flyers' 7-4 win over the Rangers on Sunday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. MacDonald now has four goals on the season.

None

Feb. 16, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 19:07 of ice time in the Flyers' 2-1 overtime win over the Blue Jackets on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game.

None

Feb. 13, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had an assist in 16:43 of ice time in the Flyers' 5-4 shootout loss to the Devils on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. MacDonald now has nine assists on the season.

None

Feb. 11, 2018

Andrew MacDonald scored one goal in 20:25 of ice time in the Flyers' 4-1 win over the Golden Knights on Sunday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. MacDonald now has three goals on the season.

None

Feb. 10, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 23:09 of ice time in the Flyers' 4-3 shootout win over the Coyotes on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game.

None

Feb. 8, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 18:50 of ice time in the Flyers' 5-3 win over the Canadiens on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game.

None

Feb. 6, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 15:35 of ice time in the Flyers' 2-1 overtime win over the Hurricanes on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game.

None

Feb. 3, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 18:24 of ice time in the Flyers' 4-3 shootout loss to the Senators on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game.

None

Feb. 1, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 19:18 of ice time in the Flyers' 4-3 loss to the Devils on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game.

None

Jan. 31, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 18:48 of ice time in the Flyers' 5-3 loss to the Capitals on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game.

None

Jan. 25, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 19:59 of ice time in the Flyers' 5-1 loss to the Lightning on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game.

None

Jan. 24, 2018

Andrew MacDonald scored one goal in 21:31 of ice time in the Flyers' 3-2 overtime win over the Red Wings on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. MacDonald now has two goals on the season.

None

Jan. 21, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had an assist in 18:11 of ice time in the Flyers' 2-1 overtime win over the Capitals on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. MacDonald now has eight assists on the season.

Six of MacDonald's nine points on the season have come over his last seven games.

Jan. 20, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 17:28 of ice time in the Flyers' 3-1 win over the Devils on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game.

None

Jan. 19, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had an assist in 18:26 of ice time in the Flyers' 3-2 overtime win over the Maple Leafs on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. MacDonald now has seven assists on the season.

None

Jan. 16, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 19:58 of ice time in the Flyers' 5-1 loss to the Rangers on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game.

None

Jan. 14, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had an assist in 24:34 of ice time in the Flyers' 5-3 win over the Devils on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of 2 for the game. MacDonald now has six assists on the season.

None

Jan. 7, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had an assist in 19:50 of ice time in the Flyers' 4-1 win over the Sabres on Sunday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of 1 for the game. MacDonald now has four assists on the season.

None

Jan. 6, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had an assist in 18:10 of ice time in the Flyers' 6-3 win over the Blues on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of 1 for the game. MacDonald now has three assists on the season.

None

Jan. 4, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 20:40 of ice time in the Flyers' 6-4 win over the Islanders on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game.

None

Jan. 2, 2018

Andrew MacDonald had 18:22 of ice time in the Flyers' 5-1 loss to the Penguins on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game.

None

Dec. 30, 2017

Andrew MacDonald had 21:35 of ice time in the Flyers' 5-3 win over the Lightning on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game.

None

Dec. 29, 2017

Andrew MacDonald had 18:48 of ice time in the Flyers' 3-2 loss to the Panthers on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game.

None

Dec. 23, 2017

Andrew MacDonald had 16:33 of ice time in the Flyers' 4-2 loss to the Sabres on Friday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game.

None

Oct. 22, 2017

MacDonald (knee) has come off injured reserve.

MacDonald hadn't played since Oct. 21 until returning Monday. Before the injury, the defenseman ranked third on the team in total ice time and second with 18 blocks while scoring one goal in eight games.

Dec. 6, 2016

MacDonald had another assist Tuesday.

He has six in his past 11 games.

Nov. 3, 2016

MacDonald was cleared to play Thursday after missing two weeks with a lower-body injury.

He's recorded his only goal and two assists of the season in his last six games.

March 12, 2016

MacDonald returned from his lower-body injury in Tuesday's game at Pittsburgh.

The defenseman missed just one game with the injury.

Oct. 5, 2015

The Flyers waived MacDonald on Monday.

MacDonald has five years left on his contract at a salary-cap hit of $5 million. He'll still count $4.05 million against Philadelphia's cap even if he's sent to the American Hockey League.

March 26, 2015

MacDonald has fractured his right hand.

MacDonald is out for the season.

Feb. 13, 2015

MacDonald returned Saturday.

The Philadelphia Flyers defenseman had left to join his family after the passing of his grandmother.

Jan. 4, 2015

MacDonald had a goal and an assist in a 5-2 loss to New Jersey on Saturday night.

The Philadelphia Flyers defenseman has two goals and seven assists in 28 games this season. He had one assist in his prior 12 contests.

Oct. 24, 2014

MacDonald returned Thursday after missing 10 games.

The Philadelphia defenseman was out with a lower-body injury.

Oct. 19, 2014

MacDonald had one goal and one assist Saturday.

MacDonald is not known for his fantasy production.

March 4, 2014

The New York Islanders are sending veteran defenseman Andrew MacDonald to the Metropolitan Division rival Philadelphia Flyers for a pair of draft picks and minor league center Matt Mangene.

MacDonald will bolster the Flyers' defense as they push for a playoff spot. Philadelphia, which also has former Islanders defenseman Mark Streit on the back end, is currently in second place in the Metropolitan, one point ahead of the New York Rangers and two points above the postseason cutoff.

Jan. 3, 2014

MacDonald had two assists Thursday in an overtime win over Chicago.

He has five assists in his last three games.

March 1, 2013

MacDonald had a goal with an assist in Thursday's loss to the Leafs.

He has three of his four points in the last two games.

Feb. 25, 2012

MacDonald had two assists in the Islanders' 4-3 shootout win over the hated Rangers on Friday.

MacDonald has 13 points on the year so he is hardly quality fantasy material.

Jan. 13, 2012

MacDonald had two assists Thursday in a 3-2 loss to Philadelphia.

Five of MacDonald's six points this season have come in his last 12 games. He'd played in 34 in 2011-12.

Dec. 3, 2011

MacDonald has a right leg injury for New York.

MacDonald is on injured reserve.

Date

Injury

Return Date

Status

Details

Oct. 22, 2017

Lower-body injury

None

Injured Reserve

MacDonald (knee) has come off injured reserve.

Nov. 3, 2016

Lower-body injury

None

Day-to-Day

MacDonald was cleared to play Thursday after missing two weeks with a lower-body injury.

March 12, 2016

Lower-body injury

None

Day-to-Day

MacDonald returned from his lower-body injury in Tuesday's game at Pittsburgh.

March 26, 2015

Fractured right hand

None

Day-to-Day

MacDonald has fractured his right hand.

Feb. 13, 2015

Personal reasons

None

Day-to-Day

MacDonald returned Saturday.

Oct. 24, 2014

Lower-body injury

None

Day-to-Day

MacDonald returned Thursday after missing 10 games.

Dec. 2, 2011

Right leg

None

Injured Reserve

MacDonald has a right leg injury for New York.

No suspensions found

Date

Opponent

State

Season

Oct 4 2018 22:00 EDT

at VGK

Pre-game

2018 Regular Season

Oct 6 2018 21:00 EDT

at COL

Pre-game

2018 Regular Season

Oct 9 2018 19:30 EDT

SJ

Pre-game

2018 Regular Season

Oct 10 2018 19:30 EDT

at OTT

Pre-game

2018 Regular Season

Oct 13 2018 13:00 EDT

VGK

Pre-game

2018 Regular Season

Oct 16 2018 19:00 EDT

FLA

Pre-game

2018 Regular Season

Oct 18 2018 19:00 EDT

at CLS

Pre-game

2018 Regular Season

Oct 20 2018 13:00 EDT

NJ

Pre-game

2018 Regular Season

Oct 22 2018 19:00 EDT

COL

Pre-game

2018 Regular Season

Oct 25 2018 19:00 EDT

at BOS

Pre-game

2018 Regular Season

Oct 27 2018 13:00 EDT

NYI

Pre-game

2018 Regular Season

Oct 30 2018 22:00 EDT

at ANH

Pre-game

2018 Regular Season

Nov 1 2018 22:30 EDT

at LA

Pre-game

2018 Regular Season

Nov 3 2018 22:30 EDT

at SJ

Pre-game

2018 Regular Season

Nov 5 2018 21:00 EST

at ARI

Pre-game

2018 Regular Season

Nov 8 2018 19:00 EST

ARI

Pre-game

2018 Regular Season

Nov 10 2018 13:00 EST

CHI

Pre-game

2018 Regular Season

Nov 13 2018 19:00 EST

FLA

Pre-game

2018 Regular Season

Nov 15 2018 19:00 EST

NJ

Pre-game

2018 Regular Season

Nov 17 2018 13:00 EST

TB

Pre-game

2018 Regular Season

Date

Opponent

Result

State

G

A

Pts

+/-

PIM

PPG

PPA

SHG

SHA

GWG

Shots

Hits

Blks

SPCT

TOI

Apr 22 2018 15:00 EDT

PIT

L 5-8

Final

1

0

1

-2

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

2

1

50.0

19:33

Apr 20 2018 19:00 EDT

at PIT

W 4-2

Final

0

0

0

2

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

3

1

0

23:37

Apr 18 2018 19:00 EDT

PIT

L 0-5

Final

0

0

0

-1

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

0.0

17:51

Apr 15 2018 15:00 EDT

PIT

L 1-5

Final

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

3

1

0.0

16:25

Apr 13 2018 19:00 EDT

at PIT

W 5-1

Final

1

0

1

2

4

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

100.0

19:15

Apr 11 2018 19:00 EDT

at PIT

L 0-7

Final

0

0

0

-1

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

1

0.0

16:14

No Corrections found

Date

Key

Old Value

New Value

2018-04-30

analysis

When Philadelphia originally traded for MacDonald back in 2013-14, this kind of production was likely what the front office was looking for, and MacDonald finally delivered. The 21-points were the most he's recorded in orange and black and it was also aided by a career high 7.3 shooting percentage, and his 131 blocked shots were second most on the team. The increase in scoring was especially remar

2018-04-30

update

MacDonald potted six goals and dished out 15 assists while playing in 66 games in 2017-18, going plus-eight and averaging 19:51 of ice time.

2018-03-23

analysis

MacDonald has a plus-9 rating over his past five games and this was his second multi-point effort in that stretch. Despite the recent hot streak, he has just 19 points in 59 appearances for the season, so MacDonald's value in most formats remains limited.

2018-03-23

update

MacDonald dished out two assists and finished with a team-best plus-3 rating during Thursday's 4-3 win over the Rangers.

2018-03-16

analysis

This was just the second multi-point showing of the campaign for the veteran and it improved MacDonald to only six goals and 11 assists through 55 games. Also, while his two tallies and two helpers through his past five games might stand out, MacDonald hasn't been able to sustain a notable offensive run all season.

2018-03-16

update

MacDonald scored a goal and added an assist during Thursday's 5-3 loss to Columbus.

2018-03-06

analysis

The 31-year-old is spending a career-high 63.7 percent of his 5-on-5 shifts in the defensive zone this season, which is not an ideal fantasy setup. Simply put, we cannot see many fantasy owners deploying MacDonald, who has only 13 points in 50 games with his overall playing time fleeting.

MacDonald (upper body) is <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLFlyers/status/970360771472510976">day-to-day</a> and won't play Sunday against the Panthers.

2018-03-06

Injury Status

Day-To-Day

2018-03-06

Injury Text

Upper Body

2018-03-06

Date Injured

2018-03-04

2018-03-06

Injured

Yes

No

2018-03-04

analysis

MacDonald has struggled on the Flyers' blue line lately, producing just one goal and a minus-6 rating over the last eight. He was log 18:50 of ice time Saturday against the Lightning, so it's unclear exactly when this injury was incurred. He'll eye a return Wednesday against the Penguins, but his absence will allow Johnny Oduya to make his Flyers debut Sunday.

2018-03-04

update

MacDonald (upper body) is day-to-day and won't play Sunday against the Panthers.

2018-03-04

injury_note

MacDonald (upper body) is <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLFlyers/status/970360771472510976">day-to-day</a> and won't play Sunday against the Panthers.

2018-03-04

Injury Status

Day-To-Day

2018-03-04

Injury Text

Upper Body

2018-03-04

Date Injured

2018-03-04

2018-03-04

Injured

No

Yes

2018-03-01

analysis

The veteran entered Thursday's contest averaging 20:02 of ice time per game, so it was a little surprising to see his minutes drop significantly. However, the Flyers were trailing most of the night, and MacDonald's far from an offensive force. Fantasy owners can continue to ignore him in most settings.

2018-03-01

update

MacDonald blocked two shots through just 16:54 of ice time during Thursday's 4-1 loss to Carolina.

2018-01-24

analysis

The veteran defenseman has been on an impressive offensive run of late with a goal and six assists through his past eight games. However, fantasy owners will definitely want to temper expectations because his recent outburst has him up to just 10 points -- two tallies -- for the campaign. It's also worth noting that MacDonald isn't receiving consistent power-play time and has just 47 shots through

2018-01-24

update

MacDonald scored his second goal of the season and blocked four shots through 21:31 of ice time during Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win against Detroit.

2017-12-30

analysis

MacDonald's locked into a defense-first role with 69.5 percent of his five-on-five shifts beginning in the defensive zone and an average of 2:22 of shorthanded ice time per game. As a result, the veteran defenseman has collected just a single goal and two assists through 23 games this season. There aren't many fantasy settings where he's a viable option.

2017-12-30

update

MacDonald failed to mark the scoresheet for the 11th consecutive game during Friday's 5-3 win over Tampa Bay.

2017-11-27

analysis

The veteran defenseman has missed Philly's last 15 games this this leg injury. MacDonald has played about 20 minutes a night for the bulk of his career, so once he's fully up to speed that should be his role once again.

The veteran defenseman has missed Philly's last 15 games with this leg injury. MacDonald has played about 20 minutes a night for the bulk of his career, so once he's fully up to speed, he should be around that mark again while sprinkling in an occasional point.

2017-11-27

analysis

The veteran defenseman has missed Philly's last 15 games this this leg injury. MacDonald has played about 20 minutes a night for the bulk of his career, so once he's fully up to speed that should be his role once again.

2017-11-27

update

MacDonald (leg) will return to action Monday against the Penguins.

2017-11-27

injury_note

MacDonald (leg) <a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/islanders-at-flyers-preview/c-293297212">won't be in the lineup</a> for Friday's clash with the Islanders.

2017-11-27

Injury Status

IR

2017-11-27

Injury Text

Leg

2017-11-27

Date Injured

2017-11-24

2017-11-27

Injured

Yes

No

2017-11-24

analysis

MacDonald resumed skating earlier this week, but his return to game action isn't imminent. The next step in his recovery will be a return to practice with his teammates, so the Flyers should release another update on his status when that occurs.

2017-11-24

update

MacDonald (leg) won't be in the lineup for Friday's clash with the Islanders.

2017-11-24

injury_note

MacDonald (leg) won't play Tuesday and is unlikely to play Wednesday, <a href="https://twitter.com/broadstbull/status/932652618920415232">Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer</a> reports.

MacDonald (leg) <a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/islanders-at-flyers-preview/c-293297212">won't be in the lineup</a> for Friday's clash with the Islanders.

2017-11-24

Date Injured

2017-11-20

2017-11-24

2017-11-20

analysis

That would mean Friday against the Islanders would be the earliest McDonald would return. He's already missed 12 games with this injury, so it's not surprising to see the Flyers being cautious with him.

That would mean Friday would be the earliest McDonald could return, when the Flyers take on the Islanders. He's already missed 12 games with this injury, so it's not surprising to see the Flyers being cautious with him.

2017-11-20

analysis

That would mean Friday against the Islanders would be the earliest McDonald would return. He's already missed 12 games with this injury, so it's not surprising to see the Flyers being cautious with him.

2017-11-20

update

MacDonald (leg) won't play Tuesday and is unlikely to play Wednesday, Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

2017-11-20

injury_note

MacDonald (leg) skated Wednesday and is said to be making progress, though his return isn't imminent, <a href="https://twitter.com/BroadStBull/status/930888793040834560">Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer</a> reports.

MacDonald (leg) won't play Tuesday and is unlikely to play Wednesday, <a href="https://twitter.com/broadstbull/status/932652618920415232">Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer</a> reports.

2017-11-20

Date Injured

2017-11-15

2017-11-20

2017-11-15

analysis

Back in MacDonald's heyday, he'd be good for a point total in the mid-20s and would also see power-play ice time, but between injuries like these and having to appease fantasy owners only at even strength and the penalty kill, the 31-year-old's fantasy prospects have been fleeting. Expect him to sit out Thursday against the Jets.

2017-11-15

update

MacDonald (leg) skated Wednesday and is said to be making progress, though his return isn't imminent, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

2017-11-15

injury_note

MacDonald will skate Wednesday for the first time since sustaining his leg injury and is targeting a return for Nov. 21 against Vancouver, <a href="https://twitter.com/BroadStBull/status/930501336134807552">Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer</a> reports.

MacDonald (leg) skated Wednesday and is said to be making progress, though his return isn't imminent, <a href="https://twitter.com/BroadStBull/status/930888793040834560">Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer</a> reports.

2017-11-15

Date Injured

2017-11-14

2017-11-15

2017-11-14

analysis

MacDonald has already missed nine games as a result of this ailment and, if the reports are to be believed, is in line to miss at least three more. The stay-at-home blueliner had just one goal on the season prior to getting hurt, but his defensive contributions upon his return could be of immense benefit to his real life team, as well as virtual ones that favor defensive stats.

2017-11-14

update

MacDonald will skate Wednesday for the first time since sustaining his leg injury and is targeting a return for Nov. 21 against Vancouver, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

2017-11-14

injury_note

MacDonald (lower body) is seeking clearance from team doctors to be able to resume skating next week, <a href="https://twitter.com/BroadStBull/status/928664955590709248">Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer</a> reports.

MacDonald will skate Wednesday for the first time since sustaining his leg injury and is targeting a return for Nov. 21 against Vancouver, <a href="https://twitter.com/BroadStBull/status/930501336134807552">Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer</a> reports.

2017-11-14

Injury Text

Lower Body

Leg

2017-11-14

Date Injured

2017-11-09

2017-11-14

2017-11-09

analysis

The veteran defenseman has already missed the last seven games with his injury, but returning to the ice in any capacity should count as a significant milestone in his rehab. MacDonald usually reaches triple digits in the blocked shots column over the course of the season -- he had 18 of those in his first eight games -- so that's what fantasy owners can look forward to upon his return.

2017-11-09

update

MacDonald (lower body) is seeking clearance from team doctors to be able to resume skating next week, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

MacDonald (lower body) is seeking clearance from team doctors to be able to resume skating next week, <a href="https://twitter.com/BroadStBull/status/928664955590709248">Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer</a> reports.

2017-11-09

Date Injured

2017-10-22

2017-11-09

2017-10-22

Injury Status

Out

IR

2017-10-22

analysis

The 31-year-old blueliner has just one goal in eight games this season, but averages 19:36 of ice time. Despite not being much of a fantasy asset, MacDonald does have 15 shots on goal and 18 blocked shots. While he's out, Brandon Manning will likely slide into a more consistent role for the Flyers.

MacDonald has struggled to move the fantasy needle -- outside of the blocked-shots column -- for a number of years, and he hasn't received notable power-play time since the 2014-15 campaign. He projects to continue tilting the scales in the peripheral categories, but with a new guard of young defensemen pushing for ice time, MacDonald's role is likely to decline as the season progresses.

2017-10-18

update

MacDonald has started 61.9 percent of his five-on-five shifts in the defensive zone and averaged 3:00 of ice time killing penalties per contest through the first six games of the season.